Finals Individual Posing Routine

SUITS

Suits worn by women’s physique competitors for prejudging must be a two piece. Suits do not have to be solid in color. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off-the-rack suit. All suits must be in good taste.

MANDATORY POSES

Finals routine will be maximum 90 seconds in length, performed to music of athletes choice adhering to rules set forth by the NPC. Music containing profanity or explicit language should not be used and may result in routine being cut short.

No props will be used.

No heels may be worn at any time during the competition/judging of women’s physique.

NATIONAL CONTEST QUALIFICATIONS

Beginning January 1, 2018 athletes must place top 2 in an open class at a National Qualifier to be qualified for any National show. All athletes that qualified in 2017 for a National contest are eligible to compete in in a National Contest in 2018. Also, athletes that place 3rd, 4th or 5th place at the USA or Nationals are also qualified for one year.

ELIGIBILITY FOR IFBB PRO LEAGUE

I am very happy to announce that the 2018 NPC Contest Season will be the biggest and best ever. If you are a United States Citizen you have the ability to qualify to compete for IFBB Professional League status in the following (9) events.

2018 NPC Arnold Amateur (Columbus, Ohio)

2018 NPC Junior USA Championships (Charleston, South Carolina)

2018 NPC Junior National Championships (Chicago, Illinois)

2018 NPC Universe Championships (Teaneck, New Jersey)

2018 NPC Masters National Championships (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

2018 NPC USA Championships (Las Vegas, Nevada)

2018 NPC North American Championships (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

2018 NPC Amateur Olympia (Las Vegas, Nevada)

2018 NPC National Championships (Miami, Florida)

(If you achieve a Pro Card at one of these events then you are eligible to compete under the rules and regulations of the IFBB Professional League.)

The 2018 IFBB Professional League has worked diligently to increase the number of contests and prize money.
This year the prize money, including the Mr. Olympia, will be a record $4 million dollars plus! IFBB Professional League Contest Schedule.

International competitors and those that possess a Green Card, but not United States Citizenship, who would like to earn a pro card to become eligible to compete in the IFBB Professional League can compete in the following (3) NPC sanctioned events.

I look forward to seeing you all compete this year and Good Luck in achieving your IFBB Professional League Status.

ABOUT US

The National Physique Committee is the premier amateur physique organization in the world. Since 1982, the top athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique have started their careers in the NPC. Many of those athletes graduated to successful careers in the IFBB Professional League, a list that includes 24 Olympia and 38 Arnold Classic winners.